How Government Policy Drives Stock Market Returns

Actions in Washington D.C. can be a powerful leading indicator for investment returns. By identifying big changes in government policy, investors can uncover "policy alpha" opportunities at the sector down to the individual security level. Policy catalysts also yield uncorrelated return opportunities outside of the economic cycle.

Who Should Attend
All financial professionals who want to improve this essential skill for success.

Parking Information
Park in the Old Fort Brooke Municipal Garage (corner of Whiting and Franklin) On the third floor of the parking garage, take the walkway to One Tampa City Center.

Cost
This event is FREE for CFA Society Members and Associates and is part of the CFA Institute Passport Program.
$45 for non-members
$25 for CFA Registered Candidates and University Students

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Speaker Profiles

Ben Phillips serves as the Chief Investment Officer of EventShares and oversees portfolio management. EventShares manages the only government policy-based fund globally. The firm strives to identify changes in government policy and invests based on actions in Washington D.C., which can be a powerful leading indicator for investment returns.

Mr. Phillips is also a founder and Managing Director of the actionable market insights firm, MarketDesk Research. MarketDesk provides institutional quality investment research at a highly competitive price.

Previously, Mr. Phillips was with Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), where he had portfolio management responsibilities across several multi-sector total return funds. Prior to GSAM, he held senior investing roles at Providence Equity Partners and Lord Abbett. Mr. Phillips is a CFA charterholder and received an MBA and BSBA in Finance from the University of Missouri.